Ithaca, NY vs Normal, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Normal
76.8
#316 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 40). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 9.0). Normal leads in median household income ($63,965 vs $45,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | Normal, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 52,618 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $269,069 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $63,965 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 17.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+4.9 |
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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76.8 Score
Normal, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$269,069
Population
52,618
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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